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“This Is the Kairos...” Films & Books Find More Films, Books, and Other Resources at umhltf.org “This is the Kairos...” Resources for Israel-Palestine Education and Advocacy Occupation 101 Fast Times in Palestine, Pam Olson Thought-provoking documentary covers a wide Harrowing, funny, vivid, moving and inspiring range of topics – history from 1880s to now, personal story that opens a rare window onto obstacles to peace, role of the US, settlements, Palestinian life under Israeli occupation. Easy the Separation Wall, Gaza, and more. 90 mins. and engaging to read, a fascinating memoir. Find Watch online or purchase at: occupation101.tv at: pamolson.org or Amazon. The Stones Cry Out The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine, Ilan Pappe Powerful film speaks for Christian Palestinians Renowned Israeli historian offers impressive living with oppression and occupation for over archival evidence that, from its inception, Israel's 60 years, from the 1948 Nakba until today. 55 founding ideology was the forced removal of the mins. Find at: thestonescryoutmovie.com indigenous population. Indispensable for those interested in this region. Find at Amazon, etc. 5 Broken Cameras Critically-acclaimed, Oscar-nominated, and The Lemon Tree, Sandy Tolan deeply personal cinematic diary of life and This story of an extraordinary friendship non-violent resistance in a West Bank village spanning 35 years brings the Israeli-Palestinian surrounded by Israeli settlements. 94 mins. conflict down to its most human level, "This is the kairos, the moment of grace and opportunity, Find at Amazon, Watch on Hulu. suggesting hope for reconciliation even amid the bleakest political realities. Find at Amazon, etc. when God issues a challenge for decisive action.” Peace, Propaganda and the Promised Land Kairos South Africa, 1985, Challenge to the Church Powerful exposé of how Israeli public relations A Wall in Jerusalem, Mark Braverman and pro-Israel Americans exercise powerful Using lessons of the Holocaust and Apartheid, to influence and censorship of media re Israel’s the foremost voices in theology and conflict illegal and brutal occupation of Palestine. 80 resolution, a Jewish American activist answers mins. Watch on vimeo.com and other sites. many essential questions about the Israeli- Palestinian conflict and offers a course of action Roadmap to Apartheid at home and abroad. Find at Amazon, etc. Award-winning, intense documentary provides They Dare to Speak Out, Paul Findley Kairos Palestine Document Study Guides a detailed look at the history of apartheid in With careful documentation and case histories, From Israel Palestine Mission Network (IPMN), South Africa and what exists today in the this powerful book addresses the pervasive Presbyterian Church USA. 24-page booklet with Israeli occupation of Palestine. 95 mins. Find influence of AIPAC on American politics. Draws the Kairos Palestine document and detailed at: roadmaptoapartheid.org. connections between US unconditional support lesson plans for a three-week congregational of Israel and raging anti-American passions study. The historical, political, and theological Budrus around the world. Find at Amazon, etc. Kairos Palestine: A Moment of Truth, also called The context for the Kairos Palestine document. Globally acclaimed, compelling story of a Kairos Palestine Document is the "Letter from a Questions to stimulate reflection and discussion. Blood Brothers, Elias Chacour Palestinian leader, his courageous 15-yr-old 1-19 copies: $2.00, 20+ copies: $1.50. Order at: Blends this Palestinian Archbishop's riveting life Birmingham Jail" of our time. This confession of faith daughter, and a movement that united and store.pcusa.org or 800-524-2612. story with historical research to reveal a little- and call to action, published in 2009 by a broad spectrum saved a village. 82 mins. Find at: Budrus.com known side of the birth of Israel and the Arab- of Palestinian Christian leaders, is addressed to Israeli conflict. Compelling book offers insight Ecumenical study guide, 47 pp., booklet similar Al Helm (The Dream): Martin Luther King Palestinians, Israelis, the international community--as into living at peace in the most volatile region of to the one above, from the Canadian Churches’ in Palestine well as all the churches of the world. It lifts up the the world. Find at Amazon, etc. Forum for Global Ministries. At the core of the An African-American gospel choir goes to Christian virtues of faith, hope, and love that lie at the booklet is the Kairos Palestine document, plus Palestine to tour in a play about Martin Luther Bethlehem Besieged, Mitri Raheb heart of the Gospel and affirms that resistance to injustice important background information, color maps, a King Jr., and witness life under occupation and From the Palestinian Lutheran pastor of rationale for study, and 3-session study guide. and oppression is firmly grounded in these principles. It a non-violent movement for social justice. 93 Christmas Church in Bethlehem, a powerful Order at: anglican.ca/relationships: see under mins. Find at: clarityfilms.org/mlk collection of dramatic personal stories tell of is both an anguished cry in a dark hour and a profound Resources. desperation and hope in the midst of lethal testament to unquenchable hope. Read and download the conflict, bringing the Palestinian/Israeli conflict document and learn about the Christian movement that up close and personal. Find at Amazon, etc. Kairos USA Call to Action and Study Guide Organizations/Websites has grown from its launching: kairospalestine.ps “Call to Action” is a profound response to Kairos Palestine that encourages contemplation, UMKR is an international peace discussion, and action. From Kairos USA, an movement in the United Methodist ecumenical organization of US churches. Church responding to the urgent call Extensive study materials accompany the Call to from Palestinian Christians for Action, available in formats that can be scaled to effective action to support a just kairosresponse.org peace in Israel-Palestine. the needs of your group. Download in several formats at: kairosusa.org/study-guide. Education U.S. Policy Working for a Just & Lasting Peace An Israeli in Palestine, by Jeff Halper Lest We Forget in Israel and Palestine Halper's journey 'beyond the Learn astonishing facts in this 36-page United Methodist resource membrane' that shields his people overview of the US-Israel for congregations (GBGM & GBCS). from the harsh realities of Palestinian relationship. Great educa- Provides many answers about the Mid life. One of the most vivid tional tool, PowerPoint or East conflict; promotes actions to seek descriptions and insightful analyses of PDF. Download/Order: See a resolution. Two sections: What You the occupation to be found. Leader in “AMEU Publications” under Should Know & How You Can Help. Israeli peace movement, nominated Resources at ameu.org. Abundant resources. Download: for Nobel Peace Prize. (1st edition has umc-gbcs.org/content/general/ different cover) Order at Amazon, etc. Advocacy_Packet_Fall_2013.pdf The Israel Lobby RESPONSIBLE TOURISM Essay in London Review of Books Steadfast Hope Shalom Rav (blog) and Wrestling in that set off tidal waves in the US and Experience the Holy Land: 48-page booklet with DVD; Pres- the Daylight: A Rabbi’s Path to Palestinian Solidarity, by Brant Rosen beyond. Detailed examination of the The United Methodist Way byterian Church USA. Congre- Lobby’s power to influence US policy. Important UMC guidelines for visiting Israel- gational study that dispels myths The Shalom Rav blog comes from the By two US academics; led to longer Palestine; includes recommended tour about the conflict and presents rabbi of a synagogue in Evanston, IL paper, then book of the same name providers’ brochures, UM resolutions, Mission extensive education about the present and co-chair of the Rabbinical Council (left). Read/download at: umhltf.org situation, Used by many churches and of Jewish Voice for Peace. His book Partners in Israel-Palestine. Download all at others. Download/Order: See Publi- presents a rabbi’s journey from kairosresponse.org, see under Tourism. cations under Study Resources at: lifelong liberal Zionism to visionary israelpalestinemissionnetwork.org. Palestinian activism. Read his blog: rabbibrant.com Order book: Amazon. Divestment & Boycott Zionism Unsettled Breaking a Generation, Issue 63 The Occupation of the Bible, Issue 67 **Download all these resources and more at kairosresponse.org 74-page booklet & DVD. Congre- gational study on the important roles Cornerstone Newsletter, FOSNA of Zionism and Christian Zionism in From Friends of Sabeel-North Investing in Palestine is Not Enough shaping attitudes and developments in America. Issue 63: Examines the use 4-page resource explains why the Middle East and around the world. and misuse of scripture regarding the investing in the Palestinian economy Diverse views from Christians, Jews Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Issue 67: cannot replace divesting from the and Muslims. Guide for class leaders. Systemic, illegal detention and abuse Israeli Occupation and, according to Download/Order: See Publications of Palestinian children under the the World Bank, cannot sufficiently under Study Resources at: Israeli occupation. Download at: help the Palestinians while they live israelpalestinemissionnetwork.org. f osna.org/content/cornerstone-archive under a crushing occupation. See under Divestment** Understanding the Palestinian- A Palestinian Christian Cry for Israeli Conflict: A Primer Reconciliation by
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